Lents Education Center in Portland, OR is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 8 through 11 in a city鈥揵ased setting in Southeast Portland.
The school has a total enrollment of 19 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 6 teachers.
Student diversity includes 40.74% representation of students of color. As a co鈥揺d program, Lents Education Center focuses on individualized support within its grade span of middle and high school levels.
The school operates without religious affiliation or membership associations, located in an urban community environment.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lents Education Center?
The application deadline for Lents Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lents Education Center located?
Lents Education Center is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Southeast Portland.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lents Education Center is Sunstone Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whole Child Montessori Center ![Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland]( "Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland")
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Puddletown Montessori School ![Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed]( "Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed")
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Yourth Progress Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Portland Youthbuilders
Alternative School
4816 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
2.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 75 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Puddletown Montessori School ![Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed]( "Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed")
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whole Child Montessori Center ![Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland]( "Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland")
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Puddletown Montessori School ![Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed]( "Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed")
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 Se 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Se 60th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5109 Se 66th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6330
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6330
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Se Bush St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6340
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6340
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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